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Music
Sort Rehearsal Rooms Axe Their Marketing Budget To Promote Unsigned Bands
Sort Rehearsal Rooms have announced that they will axe their marketing budget to “promote unsigned bands instead of promoting themselves”. The idea has already caught the eye of Ed Sheeran, Two Door Cinema Club and Dan Croll who posted about the campaign on social media since it was announced last week. The idea comes as a response to the huge amount of money being spent in the music industry at the minute – notably from other rehearsal rooms promoting…
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Vegan Places in Liverpool
Down The Hatch Food Review
Liverpool is fast becoming a vegan food hotspot, with new and exciting restaurants opening in rapid succession. That being said, it’s only at this point that we are finally getting our very first establishment specialising in vegetarian and vegan junk food. Yes, vegans like junk food too! Down The Hatch is changing the face of the vegan food scene in Liverpool. Based on Duke Street, Down the Hatch is a bar and restaurant that boasts…
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Music
The Debt Stars Live Review – The Jacaranda 12th May
You have to admit it, but given that a very good argument could be made for the UK economy being propped up by consumer spending – laying the plastic down – the name of this band actually is right on the money for currency. The Debt Stars – possibly a reflection of us all. Usually a three piece, tonight they performed a quick seven song set as an austerity affected two-piece, guitars and drums, which…
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Liverpool Events
Liverpool Loves Is Back And On Tour To The City-Centre
The award-winning festival Liverpool Loves will return to the city this Summer. Liverpool’s best loved, feel-good festival will take place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August – with the main stage zone being held in Derby Square at the heart of the Commercial District, under the gaze of the Queen Victoria monument. Festival director, Josh Boyd said: “After the continued success of last year’s event – and picking up a nomination for Best Small Tourism Event once again – we’re excited to be…
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Music
The Mono LPs ‘Cherry Red Lips’ Review
The new single by Liverpool band The Mono LPs is as up-beat and righteous as they come. The fine rock this band produce has feet tapping and pulses quickening. There is a certain fascination in hearing a band incorporating an instrument not usually heard in their genre of music. Vicky Mutch’s cello gives an edge to their sound, raising it above the ordinary. Cherry Red Lips shows off their musical credentials perfectly. Already a live…
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Liverpool Events
Liverpool International Music Festival Announces LIMF Academy Class of 2017-2018
Twenty Merseyside-based artists and bands have been chosen to showcase their talent at LIMF Summer Jam 2017 and take part in the LIMF Academy Programme, with three securing a spot on the Academy’s award winning 12 month Elite Talent Development Programme. The three ‘most ready’ artists, which boasts an all female roster, including Gazelle, Mary Miller and Remée, have been hand picked for a place on the award winning LIMF Academy Elite Talent Development Programme that offers career support and…
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Liverpool Events
Special Sgt Pepper At 50 Event Details Revealed
She’s Leaving Home with 20 Stories High with Phelim McDermott (Improbable) 31st May – 18th June This is one of the most moving songs ever written and recorded by the Beatles and its voice will be brought to life in a series of breath-taking but intimate performances inside real Liverpool homes. Expect a very special experience. The play, written by Keith Saha and performed by young Liverpool actress Brodie Arthur, explores themes around housing, what…
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Music
A Conversation With Elijah James
Those who know of Elijah James already are aware of this extremely talented singer-songwriter, and the superbly rich baritone voice he possesses. His debut album, 2014’s “Nobody Important” – self produced and financed, was a genuine calling card for his talent. Stand out tracks of this highly impressive album include Becoming Me, A Perfect Death and the mighty My Empire, all of which signify a song-writing maturity beyond his own young years .However, his profile…
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Liverpool Events
Bongo’s Bingo Launches In Ibiza
Show debuts at Ibiza Rocks Bar on Weds 7th June. More good news for the UK phenomenon, Bongo’s Bingo; it’s coming to Ibiza. In what is quite possibly its most exciting and audacious news to date – and that already includes residencies in Sydney and Dubai, recently celebrating its 2nd birthday with Boyzlife and S Club and continuing to expand across the country – the show is taking place at Ibiza’s legendary Ibiza Rocks Bar in…
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Liverpool Events
The Albert Dock Launches Digital Heritage Trail
The Albert Dock is launching digital heritage trail that will take visitors on a tour of the Grade I Listed attraction and unearth its fascinating history. Launching later this month Albert Dock Hidden Histories invites visitors of all ages to discover this iconic landmark in a way like never before – either at the Dock through their mobile device or at home on their PC. Hidden Histories will allow users to explore various ‘dock stop’…
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Music
The Racket – Don’t Know What To Say/Faded Days Track Review
Formed in 2015, The Racket are from Widnes. Born from small town boredom and the feeling of being cut loose from society, the band looked to music to fill the void. Now signed to Klee Music this will be their first formal release. Don’t Know What To Say starts with some great chord change antics before launching into a high octane frenzy. The lyrics on Don’t Know What To Say are memorable enough to stay…
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Liverpool Events
Bongo’s Bingo Announces Free Show For Nurses This Sunday 21st May; Register For Tickets Today
Bongo’s Bingo have just announced the full details for a special one-off free show this Sunday at Camp and Furnace. Initially launched on Nurses Day on Friday May 12th, the event will give something back to the overworked and underpaid backbone of the medical system in the country. Bongo’s Bingo co-founder Joshua Burke says: “Both my parents are nurses, so I see first-hand how much stress they are under, which is reflective not only of…
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Liverpool Events
There’s An Adult Ball Pool Coming To Liverpool
An adult only ball pool is coming to Liverpool’s Open Eye Gallery over the late May Bank Holiday weekend. If you feel like reliving your childhood and acting like a big kid then Ball Mania MCR will be right up your street. The ball pool will be open at the Open Eye Gallery from Friday 26th to Monday 29th May with over 200,000 balls, giant adult-sized inflatables, music, childhood games and more. There will also…
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Liverpool Events
The Super Sonic Assembly Is Coming This Friday As Part of Liverpool Light Night
As part of Liverpool Light Night 2017, VOX, run by vocal coach, workshop leader and community choir facilitator Tracey Carmen and DJ Greg Wilson are collaborating on a special event for Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral. The Super Sonic Assembly will bridge the past, present and future through song and dancing; exploring the evolution of music since the end of WWII whilst reaching out to the audience to share ideas about a better future and using these…
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Liverpool Events
Elijah James & The Nightmares At District; Live Review
With great anticipation, Elijah James and The Nightmares took the stage to a rapturous and warm applause from an extremely healthy Saturday night crowd at The District. And they weren’t disappointed. Showcasing the songs from his new album, Elijah James kicked off a blistering nine song set that had the crowd roaring with approval. Having seen Elijah James as a solo act, it was interesting to me how his notable song-writing would benefit – or…
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Liverpool Events
FestEvol Gardens 2017 Review
Since opening last year The Invisible Wind Factory has gained a reputation as an impressive venue. So far it has proved itself by hosting memorable shows from the likes of Peaches and African psych-rockers Tinariwen whilst also demonstrating it’s flexibility when Strange Collective chose it to host their EP launch. An event that required a two stage setup in it’s main performance area. Today is the first time that IWF has put on an all-dayer…
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Festivals
Africa Oyé: Call For Volunteers Ahead of Festival In June
Africa Oye are looking for volunteers to assist them in their efforts to keep the event free- by interacting with the public and collecting donations. They are asking for just two hours (or more) of your time. Besides raising funds Volunteers are tasked with selling raffle tickets, handing out general information and conversing with the fantastic array of festival-goers that turnout each year. For your time you will receive a t-shirt, refreshments and be helping…
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Liverpool Events
Constellations Are Giving Away A Free Beer For People Who Register To Vote
The Baltic Triangle venue Constellations is supporting the Vote This Year Get Free Beer campaign. Politics is thirsty work so if you haven’t voted before you can earn yourself a free pint* for registering and making your voice heard. So why is it so important to vote this year? Voting in this election is going to massively affect our lives for the next 5 years and beyond. Every vote will directly affect what happens to our…
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Liverpool Events
Applications Open To Liverpool Film Night 2017 at FACT, Celebrating Film Talent In The Region
Liverpool Film Night, FACT’s yearly celebration of up and coming film talent in the region, will be back for its 2017 iteration on 22 November. The event, which has been running for more than a decade, offers filmmakers a chance to see their short films on the big screen in front of a live audience and a panel of industry experts. Submissions of films in any genre are welcome before 29 September. The shortlist will…
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Liverpool Events
COMPETITION: Win A Show Experience Like No Other At Circo Never Ever Land This Friday
Do you fancy being whisked away to a whole new realm of wonder and imagination? You’re in luck as we’ve got ten CIRCO show tickets up for grabs for you and your friends this Friday… To mark the recent arrival of CIRCO’s enchanting Never Ever Land concept, we’ve teamed up with the new Seel Street venue to further the glamorous celebrations following its highly-anticipated relaunch. You will have your senses stimulated through a kaleidoscope of…
